Lab Supervisor (Secondment 12-18 Months)

<p><b>WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU</b></p><p>At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.</p><p></p><p><b>WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Supervision of a group of lab analysts in the testing laboratory to ensure accurate testing, evaluation and recording/reporting of stability data.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support compliance and continuous improvement related activities that foster operational consistency, reduce risk and ensure audit readiness.</span></p></li><li><p>Train and guide lab analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance and technical growth within the laboratory team.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT</b></p><ul><li><p>Ensure completion of MDCP and package testing within required timelines, while maintaining adherence to GMP, ALCOA, and all company practices.</p></li><li><p>Ensure laboratory documentation contains strong scientific justification, adequate impact assessments and appropriate definition of root cause. These documents include, but are not limited to, laboratory investigation reports, deviation reports, change control documentation, etc.</p></li><li><p>Writes and approves SOPs.</p></li><li><p>Participates in audits.</p></li><li><p>Acts as a subject matter expert for their direct reports as well as during interaction with other teams.</p></li><li><p>Leads and participates on limited duration teams to achieve specific objectives.</p></li><li><p>Manage assigned tasks/projects within agreed upon timeframes.</p></li><li><p>Ensures all staff are trained for their assigned roles and responsibilities.</p></li><li><p>Focus on safety and GMP compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.</p></li><li><p>Knows the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and must be able to guide, advise and coach their teams.</p></li><li><p>Be available to their direct reports for real-time escalations of any concerns or support needs.</p></li><li><p>Lead and support continuous improvement efforts, where applicable.</p></li><li><p>Be vigilant for potential actions or behaviors that could result in breaches of GMP compliance or Data Integrity principles.</p></li><li><p>Ensure that <span>instrumentation/equipment</span> are properly maintained and calibrated.  Support timely resolution of calibration alerts. </p></li><li><p>Drive improvements in laboratory efficiency, safety and compliance. Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, techniques and best practices.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p><u>Must-Have</u></p><ul><li><p>Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 1+ year of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6+ years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant experience. </p></li><li><p>Experience supervising laboratory team.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of electronic Laboratory Notebooks (eLNs).</p></li><li><p>Experience working within a regulated environment.</p></li><li><p>Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Critical thinking/problem solving skills.</p></li><li><p><span>An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.</span></p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u>Nice-to-Have</u></p><ul><li><p>Relevant pharmaceutical experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience operating and maintaining device and/or packaging equipment.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control methodologies, such as DMAIC and Six Sigma.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with a wide range of package performance testing equipment and methods.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of regional pharmaceutical compendia testing requirements.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated leadership capabilities and mentoring skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.</p></li></ul><p>  <br/><b>PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p>The Incumbent will be expected to function